Accrington Stanley to host Oktoberfest celebrations

The Oktoberfest festival will return to Accrington Stanley’s stadium for the second year running on Friday, October 18, taking place in the club's hospitality venue.

The Bavaria-inspired night of celebration will take place in Coley's Bar at the Wham Stadium.

It will be transformed for an evening of Bavarian-themed entertainment, including steins full of beer and live music from a Bavarian Oompah band which is set to bring a night of fun and laughter for guests.

Warren Eastham, commercial director at Accrington Stanley, said: "We are really excited about the return of our Oktoberfest event.

Coley's Bar is to become a Bavarian beer hall (Image: Accrington Stanley) “It was a massive success last year with people really embracing everything the event has to offer, and we are looking forward to seeing Coley's packed again this year.

"Make sure you get your tickets before it's too late!"

It is the second year running Accrington Stanley have brought the Oktoberfest experience to the Wham Stadium, following the success of last year's event.

Tickets are priced at £15 per person, which includes a beer and Bratwurst sausage, and are available from the tickets section of Accrington Stanley’s website, by visiting the club’s shop, or calling 01254 356950 (option 1).

Doors open at 6pm, with entertainment getting underway from 8pm. Guests are encouraged to look the part in the traditional Bavarian dress of lederhosen for men and dirndl for women.

The 189th Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany, from Saturday, September 21, until Sunday, October 6.

The annual beer festival and carnival attracts more than six million visitors each year, with almost eight million litres of beer served alongside rides, attractions and stalls selling traditional Bavarian food.

It began in 1810 as festivities to mark a Bavarian Royal wedding with horse racing and celebrations and gradually grew each year before becoming an annual event in 1819.